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492: Michael Shermer | Why We Believe Weird Things

The Jordan Harbinger Show

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The Importance of Social Meaning in Behavior

Michael Schurmer: We're a social primate species, and we attach social meaning to patterns. He says genes code for personality temperament; I like this kind of worldview because it makes me feel good. And all these other people that are in this group, this tribe, they're like me. It feels good. This is the Jordan Harbinger Show. With our guest, Michael Schurmer.

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